A NEW Filipino-inspired café is set to open in the heart of Bridport

THE building of affordable homes at Bridport’s largest housing development has been hailed as a “significant step forward” by a local campaign group – but they warn some residents could miss out unless more people sign up to Dorset Council’...

A new outdoor cinema experience is set to arrive on the shores of Lyme Regis next month, following the success of a similar event in 2025

A PUPIL from a school in Uplyme is looking to raise money and awareness of Type 1 diabetes after being diagnosed with the condition.

Alice Draper from Bridport has completed a marathon around Bridport to raise money for a baby-loss charity Tommy's

Much-loved family-run restaurant the Taj Mahal in Bridport is entering a new chapter

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media.

A man became trapped on a cliff at the west Dorset coast as the tide rapidly came in

Our property of the week comes with a view so famous it has graced cinema screens, classic novels and countless holiday photo albums

Concern has been raised for a painted advertising sign that has been “consigned to oblivion” as it has become completely illegible through weathering

A dog walker has told of the terrifying moment a boy racer 'drove his car at him' in West Bay

A west Dorset cinema has ranked amongst the 'best in the world'

Students took part in a packed programme of activities as part of 'Science Weeks', designed to ignite imagination and promote scientific thinking.

Funeral and celebration of life arrangements for a much-loved and respected reverend have been shared

Herbies in Lyme Regis is the west Dorset town's highest rated fish and chip shop according to diners

Follow ancient paths across Cranborne Chase on a walk that combines sweeping views of the countryside and an architectural gem of a manor house

Bridport weather forecast: Cloudy, windy days ahead with gusts up to 44mph, highs of 14C, and rising pollen levels. Rain likely Saturday night. UK update.

Here's when a Hollywood star and Oscar winner rubbed shoulders with west Dorset residents in Lyme Regis

Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbour Assistant Harri Emery has taken a substantial step towards a career in boatbuilding after securing a bursary to study at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in March 2026, including in Poole and Weymouth

People working from home in Dorset will lose their annual home working allowance from this Monday

The NHS in the South West is preparing for another round of industrial action by resident doctors, who are due to strike directly after the Easter weekend – from 7am on Tuesday April 7 until 7am on Monday, April 13.

With the arrival of spring, keen gardeners are updating their homes and gardens with fresh floral displays.

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

A spokesperson for Lyme Regis Town Council said: "A section of the beach is currently closed following guidance from HM Coastguard

A rescue operation is currently underway at a beauty spot

THE date for a new late night bus between Lyme Regis and Bridport has been announced.

Heavy traffic has built up along a section of the A35 this morning.

A TEMPORARY works compound in the Holmbush car park in Lyme Regis is expected to be approved by an area planning committee in the coming days.

Frustration is mounting near Beaminster after temporary traffic lights near a tunnel have "repeatedly failed" as locals continue to wait on repairs from a landslide a month after the incident was reported

TOWN council bosses will have to hand back thousands of pounds to seafront businesses after a long‑running blunder over outdoor seating charges in Lyme Regis.

RECENT wildfires have prompted a stark warning from frontline firefighters and politicians over proposed fire station closures in west Dorset

A BEAMINSTER student has been elected to represent young people across Dorset in the UK Youth Parliament.

A manhunt is underway for an escaped prisoner.

Two Dorset students have been elected to represent the county in the UK Youth Parliament following a record number of applications from schools across Dorset

Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza has shared a few tips to encourage bees to come to your garden

The Ryanair boss said jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in the coming months if the war in Iran continues.

A Dorset photographer and his atmospheric snap of winter mist rolling over the high cliffs at West Bay has won the South West Coast Photographer of the Year 2025

Traffic is building up following a crash along the A354 at Monkton Hill

THE mother of a young girl who was "dead in her arms" after an horrific crash on the A37 has hit out at potential fire stations closures after firefighters saved her daughter's life.

Saxophonist Iain Ballamy, who appears on the BBC’s ‘100 Jazz Greats’ list, will perform at Clocktower Records.

Model railway enthusiasts enjoyed a trip to the factory where many items for the hobby are made

LYME Regis Lifeboat Week is set to welcome back the world‑famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team

Jenny Penney’s Local Makers Shop and Gallery at Mangerton presents a captivating collection of paintings by the celebrated local artist, David Brooke

A fun-filled evening has raised more than £1,000 for two important causes.

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from Beaminster

Swap up to 10 clothes at Beaminster Town Hall’s free SWISH event on 25 April. Organised by Dorset Council. Drop-off from 10am. All ages welcome.

Dorset Council’s Citizens’ Climate Panel publishes community-led recommendations to boost climate resilience shape Dorset’s adaptation strategy.

Experience Xenna’s Taylor Swift tribute show at Bridport’s Electric Palace on 29 May, featuring all 12 eras, top hits and immersive pop nostalgia.

Beaminster Museum wins Royal Society funding to use 3D scanning tech, making local heritage artefacts accessible online and engaging Dorset communities.